Christian prayer
Magnificat, Te Deum and Benedictus
The Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, in its original text and with its meaning.
- 10 verses
- About 1 minute to recite
- Magnificat, Te Deum and Benedictus
- 1
My soul doth magnify the Lord,
- 2
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
- 3
For He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
- 4
For He that is mighty hath done great things unto me, and holy is His Name. And His mercy is from generation to generation unto them that fear Him.
- 5
He hath shewed strength with His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart;
- 6
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble;
- 7
He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He hath sent empty away;
- 8
He hath holpen His servant Israel, being mindful of His mercy.
- 9
As He spake unto our fathers, to Abraham and his seed for ever.
- 10
Glory be to the Father, &c.
The Latin original
1 Magníficat ánima mea Dóminum,
2 et exsultávit spíritus meus
3 in Deo, salutári meo,
4 quia respéxit humilitatem
5 ancíllae suae.
6 Ecce enim ex hoc beátam
7 me dicent omnes generatiónes,
8 quia fecit mihi magna,
9 qui potens est,
10 et sanctum nomen eius,
11 et misericórdia eius in progénies
12 et progénies timéntibus eum.
13 Fecit poténtiam in bráchio suo,
14 dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui;
15 depósuit poténtes de sede
16 et exaltávit húmiles;
17 esuriéntes implévit bonis
18 et dívites dimísit inánes.
19 Suscépit Ísrael púerum suum,
20 recordátus misericórdiae suæ,
21 sicut locútus est ad patres nostros,
22 Ábraham et sémini eius in sæcula.
23 Glória Patri et Fílio
24 et Spirítui Sancto.
25 Sicut erat in princípio,
26 et nunc et semper,
27 et in sǽcula sæculórum.
28 Amen.
Wording: The Little Book of the Most Holy Child Jesus, John Priestly Warmoll, 1876: Magnificat. Copied word for word from the edition named here
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In the Catholic tradition, the Magnificat is sung or recited at Evening Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours. Many Catholics also pray it privately as an expression of gratitude and trust in God's mercy.
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The Magnificat comes from the Gospel of Luke, where Mary praises God during her visit to Elizabeth. Its name comes from the opening word of the Latin text, meaning “magnifies.” Alongside the Te Deum and Benedictus, it holds an important place in Catholic liturgical prayer.

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Magnificat, Te Deum and Benedictus — pytania
What does Magnificat mean?
Magnificat means “magnifies” in Latin. It refers to Mary's opening declaration that her soul magnifies the Lord.
How many verses does the Magnificat have?
The Magnificat has 10 verses.
How long does it take to recite?
It takes about 1 minute to recite, depending on the pace and pauses.
Who speaks the Magnificat in the Bible?
In the Gospel of Luke, Mary speaks these words during her visit to Elizabeth. She praises God's mercy, the lifting up of the lowly and his faithfulness to his promises.


















